Out of Sight, Out of Mind by Yvonne Marie Vissing Homeless Children and Families in Small-Town America

"Homelessness in small towns and rural areas is on the rise. Drawing on interviews with and case studies of three hundred children and their families, with supporting statistics from federal, state, and private agencies, Vissing illustrates the impact this social problem has upon education, health, and the economy."

Publishers Weekly

Frequently, Vissing crosses the line from analyzing to sermonizing: ""Imagine how much better and more appropriate poor, distressed parents would be if they had the same resources as other parents!"" ""Many heroic students were interviewed."" However, she offers sensible advice to social workers ...